It is a FOR PROFIT agency, they only care about the money and not their staff team or clients. They cut corners, lack proper safety techniques in order to save a much money as they can. There has been hundreds of staff injuries in such a sort time (only within a year) and they do nothing to prevent future injuries.

I was there for four years. Some of the children were very taxing at times. Was some politics but I kept to my self since I worked the overnight. I was let go for horseplaying with the kids, completely my fault.

In the beginning working there was great, I got to meet great staff and clients. Everyone including management were very friendly however there is alot of politics. There is also extreme amounts of paperwork to be completed. Management do not value their workers at all. I spent most of my shifts cleaning and calling the police and agencies when youth would leave the residence without permission. I was given a bogus excuse and was let go as a result of staff talking about me in a very unprofessional manner! Also, I was willing to take on a lot of shifts but there were not enough shifts given to me as management gave the majority of my shifts to workers of higher seniority.

Overall, I liked working for the company mainly to make a difference in the youths lives, we also got to eat meals with the youth and attempt to engage in positive conversations with them. Making a difference fulfilled my purpose as a youth worker there. Lastly, some staff were very friendly and supportive when I needed assistance.

. Some very supportive co-workers. Expectations were at times a little higher, time wasnt given to get paperwork done, seemed the expectation was to stay late on your time to get paperwork done. When injured or stressed, support from supervisors wasnt present for the most part. Shift rotation was mostly evening and very scatered times for shift start times. Would proably have been better starting off as casual/relief. The persons being supported in the home were great to support and learn from. Had no union contact or contact list in home. Health and safety didnt seem to be a priority.

While I worked at PYS, I was a casual part time staff working mostly weekends. I enjoyed the job experience and the staff were great. I have kept in contact with some.The management were great with me. They worked around my full time job and were quite flexible.The hardest part of the job may be working with different styles of staff.I enjoyed my time there and developed good relationships with the clients and never had any issues on my shifts.

They provide great hands on experience opportunities for getting to know the youth in the homes. The co workers are noble and selfless individuals who all collectively working together to help develop personal growth in each of the kids lives. The management inside the homes are also well done. Managers are very approachable in terms of discussing personal matters are if needing assistance with one of the youth. The hardest part of the job would be physical restraints with youth who have outburts. Containing and calming them down can take a lot of patience. The most enjoyable part of the job is making the connection with the youth. Having them look forward to you coming in for your shift and them looking at you as somewhat more than a worker, but as a friend.

Cons: the residents should receive proper care, not to be victimized or abused

As a former staff at this agency. I highly recommend any applicant who is applying for, a job with the company to reconsider. The staff does not look out for the clients, they are getting paid less money then what their salary wage stated on their contract. The supervisors has no sympathy for anyone who work in the homes.